Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 22 | 31 | 38 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 114-108. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.