Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 34 | 25 | 30 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 26 | 31 | 37 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Rockets 127-113. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.