Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 122 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Rockets edged the Clippers 122-116. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.