Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
91
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 85 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Clippers 91-85. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.