Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 118-101. Rockets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.