Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 15 | 28 | 17 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 28 | 40 | 23 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets demolished the Clippers 122-87. Rockets torched the Clippers on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.