Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
126
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 42 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 31 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Clippers 126-120. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.