Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 35 | 28 | 31 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets edged the Lakers 119-112. Rockets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.