Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
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Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
108
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 34 | 34 | 26 | 120 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 22 | 36 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Clippers 120-108. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.