Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Clippers survived the Rockets 96-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.