Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 90 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 20 | 23 | 35 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Lakers 101-90. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.