Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 38 | 28 | 31 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Lakers 127-124. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.