Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 14 | 30 | 25 | 87 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 26 | 38 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Rockets 112-87. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.