Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 20 | 35 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Clippers 117-112. The tempo dragged the Clippers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.