Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 4
Houston RocketsRockets
134
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
138
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 41 | 25 | 40 | 28 | 134 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 31 | 34 | 38 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Rockets 138-134. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.