Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
134
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 36 | 36 | 27 | 35 | 134 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Clippers rolled past the Rockets 134-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.