Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 19 | 31 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Rockets 116-107. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.