Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 23 | 16 | 33 | 92 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Lakers 103-92. Rockets' positional fit overwhelmed the Lakers rotation. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.