Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
120
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Lakers 120-119. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.