Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
115
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Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 27 | 35 | 36 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets squeaked past the Clippers 117-115. The tempo dragged the Clippers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.