Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
124
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Houston RocketsRockets
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 37 | 30 | 36 | 21 | 124 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Clippers handled the Rockets 124-105. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.