Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 29 | 24 | 36 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Clippers fended off the Rockets 114-107. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.