Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 20 | 27 | 32 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 25 | 28 | 36 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Clippers snuck past the Rockets 113-111. Clippers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · 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.