Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Lakers 118-111. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.