Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 34 | 16 | 32 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 33 | 36 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Rockets 114-104. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.