Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
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Chemistry
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Houston RocketsRockets
136
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Clippers 136-111. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.