Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Rockets 119-117. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.