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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
92
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
103
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 20 26 21 25 92
Houston RocketsRockets 29 34 13 27 103

After Action Report

The Rockets handled the Clippers 103-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.