Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Rockets 103-97. Clippers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.