Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
82
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 82 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 36 | 30 | 21 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Rockets 121-82. Lakers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.