Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Rockets 112-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.