Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 35 | 20 | 40 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 24 | 24 | 42 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 123-119. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.