Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
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Houston RocketsRockets
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 24 | 33 | 35 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Clippers 124-117. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.