Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Clippers 112-103. Rockets' offense had its way with the Clippers. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.