Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 36 | 28 | 31 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Clippers snuck past the Rockets 120-117. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Clippers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.