Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
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Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
130
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 26 | 24 | 33 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets rolled past the Clippers 130-109. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.