Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 22 | 28 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 112-108. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.