Bobcats are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
102
away
Chemistry Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 16 40 16 30 102
Houston RocketsRockets 16 32 36 32 116

After Action Report

The Rockets took care of the Clippers 116-102. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Clippers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.