Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 16 | 21 | 33 | 93 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 7 | 32 | 29 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Rockets 94-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers are in a full-on tailspin; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.