Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Rockets 137-122. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.