Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 34 | 31 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Rockets 115-109. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Clippers. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.