Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 26 | 34 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Clippers squeaked past the Rockets 125-122. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.