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Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
107
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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.