Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 32 | 29 | 23 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 113-110. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.