Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 30 | 24 | 37 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Clippers edged the Rockets 115-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Clippers stayed locked in; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.