Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
72
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 16 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 72 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Clippers 104-72. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.