Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 29 | 36 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 42 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 127-123. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.