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.