Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets took care of the Clippers 122-111. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.