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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
131
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Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
127
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 40 25 27 39 131
Houston RocketsRockets 31 27 38 31 127

After Action Report

In Houston, the Clippers survived the Rockets 131-127. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.