Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 27 | 28 | 12 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 24 | 31 | 41 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets demolished the Clippers 127-101. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.