Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 22 | 34 | 27 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 23 | 32 | 21 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Rockets 106-104. Lakers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.