Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 18 | 28 | 20 | 17 | 83 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 32 | 36 | 28 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets rolled past the Clippers 130-83. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.