Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
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Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Clippers 104-96. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.