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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
133
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 38 19 34 29 120
Houston RocketsRockets 32 38 29 34 133

After Action Report

The Rockets pulled away from the Clippers 133-120. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

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.