Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 36 | 21 | 29 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 32 | 26 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Rockets 126-118. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.