Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Clippers survived the Rockets 105-101. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Clippers. The Clippers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.