Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 36 | 37 | 20 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 28 | 18 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Clippers 116-95. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.