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Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
119
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 33 25 29 30 117
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 26 36 34 23 119

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Clippers snuck past the Rockets 119-117. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.