Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 30 | 22 | 27 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Rockets 106-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Clippers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.