Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 17 | 24 | 33 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 24 | 27 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Clippers 120-101. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.