Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 24 | 36 | 30 | 118 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Clippers 118-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.