Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 41 | 34 | 22 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 23 | 20 | 39 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Rockets 125-116. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.