Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 11 | 10 | 131 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Lakers 131-129 in double overtime. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
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.