Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 20 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 29 | 29 | 38 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Clippers 129-107. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.