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