Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Houston RocketsRockets
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 36 | 30 | 30 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Lakers 132-103. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.