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