Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 104 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Clippers 104-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.