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Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 26 23 29 29 107
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 32 25 29 30 116

After Action Report

The Clippers edged the Rockets 116-107. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · 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.