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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
97
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 31 23 26 33 113
Houston RocketsRockets 24 18 30 25 97

After Action Report

The Clippers handled the Rockets 113-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Clippers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.