Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Houston RocketsRockets
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 36 | 29 | 24 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 26 | 41 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 122-118. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.