Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 22 | 38 | 20 | 16 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 11 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers upended the Rockets 120-115 in overtime. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.