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Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
101
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 23 30 38 118
Houston RocketsRockets 29 28 19 25 101

After Action Report

The Lakers pulled away from the Rockets 118-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. 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.
  • Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • 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 · 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.