Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Clippers held off the Rockets 98-92. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.