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Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 26 30 33 34 123
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 26 29 27 29 111

After Action Report

The Rockets pulled away from the Clippers 123-111. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.