Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Rockets 107-102. Lakers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.