Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 93 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 30 | 36 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Clippers 122-93. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
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 · 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.