Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
away
Houston RocketsRockets
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 35 | 25 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets shocked the Clippers 125-110. The tempo dragged the Clippers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.