Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Clippers survived the Rockets 98-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.