Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
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Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Clippers survived the Rockets 114-109. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. The Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.