Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
88
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 28 | 19 | 18 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Clippers 89-88. Rockets' offense had its way with the Clippers. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.