Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Clippers 99-97. Rockets' offense had its way with the Clippers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.