Jazz (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 10 | 127 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 13 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Clippers 130-127 in overtime. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.