Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 128 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers demolished the Rockets 128-108. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.