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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
86
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
128
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 19 24 22 21 86
Houston RocketsRockets 31 35 30 32 128

After Action Report

The Rockets rolled past the Clippers 128-86. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 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.