Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 27 | 24 | 34 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 25 | 21 | 36 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Rockets 115-110. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.