Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 19 | 26 | 40 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Rockets 111-107. Every possession went the Lakers way. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.