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Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 6
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Houston RocketsRockets
88
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 24 | 31 | 26 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 88 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers took care of the Rockets 105-88. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.