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Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 24 29 38 22 113
Houston RocketsRockets 35 32 30 29 126

After Action Report

The Rockets pulled away from the Lakers 126-113. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.