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.