Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Lakers 121-98. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
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.