Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 25 | 34 | 25 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Clippers squeaked past the Rockets 113-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Clippers; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.