Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 16 | 28 | 23 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets stunned the Clippers 101-96. Lineup balance gave the Rockets a clear synergy edge. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Clippers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.