Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 17 | 16 | 30 | 21 | 84 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 27 | 27 | 38 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Clippers 123-84. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Clippers. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.