Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 33 | 20 | 33 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Clippers 112-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Clippers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.