Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 36 | 19 | 29 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Clippers 128-105. Rockets' offense had its way with the Clippers. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Clippers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.