Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 18 | 33 | 18 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 41 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets rolled past the Clippers 132-101. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.