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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
108
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Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
94
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 27 30 24 27 108
Houston RocketsRockets 12 27 26 29 94

After Action Report

In Houston, the Clippers handled the Rockets 108-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; Clippers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.