Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 33 | 29 | 22 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 36 | 31 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets stunned the Clippers 120-117. Rockets' offense had its way with the Clippers. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- 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.