Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 28 | 37 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets shocked the Clippers 109-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
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.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.