Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Clippers squeaked past the Rockets 102-97. Clippers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Clippers stayed locked in; Clippers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.