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Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
91
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
127
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 17 32 19 23 91
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 30 34 34 127

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Clippers ran roughshod over the Rockets 127-91. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.