Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
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Houston RocketsRockets
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 38 | 32 | 35 | 129 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Lakers survived the Rockets 129-124. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; 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
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.