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Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
140
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 35 26 24 116
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 30 41 28 41 140

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Clippers ran roughshod over the Rockets 140-116. Clippers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Clippers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.