Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 36 | 27 | 21 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Lakers 119-115. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · 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.