Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 18 | 28 | 38 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Rockets 112-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.