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Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 37 14 25 27 103
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 23 23 22 97

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Rockets outlasted the Clippers 103-97. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

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