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Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
126
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Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
127
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 32 28 37 126
Houston RocketsRockets 26 36 28 37 127

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Lakers 127-126. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.