Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
83
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 21 | 14 | 29 | 83 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 24 | 37 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets demolished the Lakers 112-83. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.