Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
119
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Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Clippers fended off the Rockets 119-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.