Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 24 | 15 | 23 | 83 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 18 | 31 | 31 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Clippers 100-83. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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 · 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.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.