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.