Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 37 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 25 | 28 | 19 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Clippers pulled away from the Rockets 117-101. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.