Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 15 | 121 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 30 | 19 | 26 | 12 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Clippers 121-118 in overtime. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.