Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 36 | 20 | 32 | 120 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 39 | 28 | 37 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Clippers pulled away from the Rockets 131-120. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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 · 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 · 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.