Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Lakers 110-96. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.