Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 40 | 36 | 19 | 35 | 130 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Clippers downed the Rockets 130-120. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.