Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 23 | 31 | 21 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 22 | 33 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets handled the Clippers 107-97. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.