Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
100
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 21 | 33 | 23 | 100 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 32 | 18 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Clippers survived the Rockets 103-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.