Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Clippers took care of the Rockets 118-99. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Clippers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.