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Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 33 34 33 133
Houston RocketsRockets 31 25 37 34 127

After Action Report

In Houston, the Lakers held off the Rockets 133-127. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.