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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 36 33 28 21 118
Houston RocketsRockets 19 30 25 25 99

After Action Report

The Clippers took care of the Rockets 118-99. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Clippers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.