Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
86
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Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
100
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 86 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Clippers 100-86. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.