Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
134
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 30 | 28 | 43 | 134 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 36 | 26 | 37 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Clippers snuck past the Rockets 134-131. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Clippers. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.