Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 93 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 20 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Rockets 111-93. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.