Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets downed the Clippers 116-105. The tempo dragged the Clippers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Clippers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.