Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 27 | 34 | 26 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Clippers fended off the Rockets 113-106. Clippers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.