Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 32 | 21 | 20 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Clippers 106-96. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Clippers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.