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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 26 22 36 32 116
Houston RocketsRockets 26 29 23 36 114

After Action Report

The Clippers squeaked past the Rockets 116-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.