Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 106-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.