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Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 33 24 13 27 97
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 23 32 29 113

After Action Report

The Clippers shocked the Rockets 113-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Clippers stayed locked in. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. An upset for the books.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.