Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 24 | 35 | 18 | 101 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 22 | 31 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Clippers held off the Rockets 108-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers sent shots into the fifth row all night.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.