Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 19 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Clippers 109-97. Every possession went the Rockets way. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.