Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 90 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 36 | 20 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets blew the doors off the Lakers 121-90. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.