Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 30 | 38 | 32 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 27 | 27 | 18 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Lakers 126-99. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.