Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Clippers handled the Rockets 121-107. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.