Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
136
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 27 | 37 | 38 | 136 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Clippers 136-113. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Clippers sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.