Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 19 | 29 | 23 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Rockets 120-96. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.