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Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
89
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 31 25 27 114
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 18 24 23 24 89

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Rockets blew the doors off the Clippers 114-89. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.