Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 36 | 20 | 32 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 116-113. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.