Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Clippers 103-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.