Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 16 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Clippers 116-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.