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Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 34 26 27 23 110
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 29 33 31 124

After Action Report

The Lakers downed the Rockets 124-110. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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 · 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.