Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 17 | 34 | 26 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 31 | 32 | 20 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Lakers 115-107. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.