Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 24 | 27 | 34 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 36 | 29 | 24 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers outlasted the Rockets 123-117. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. 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
- 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.
- 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.