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Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 29 32 33 127
Houston RocketsRockets 30 33 33 27 123

After Action Report

The Lakers survived the Rockets 127-123. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.