Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 35 | 24 | 29 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets knocked off the Clippers 118-114. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.