Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 36 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 36 | 32 | 36 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Clippers 139-123. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.