Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 30 | 22 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Clippers pulled away from the Rockets 109-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.