Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 26 | 32 | 39 | 120 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 28 | 40 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers survived the Rockets 125-120. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. The Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.