Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 90 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets pulled away from the Clippers 109-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; shots just aren't falling for the Clippers lately. 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.