Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Rockets 117-96. Lakers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.