Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Lakers 102-101. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.