Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
103
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 31 | 17 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Lakers 103-96. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.