Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 35 | 29 | 14 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 38 | 27 | 22 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Clippers 118-105. Rockets torched the Clippers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.