Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 26 | 37 | 23 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Clippers buried the Rockets 119-92. Clippers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.