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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 22 28 21 27 98
Houston RocketsRockets 28 28 33 18 107

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets edged the Clippers 107-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.