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The Rockets make shocking 19-point comeback over Clippers
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May 15, 2015
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The Rockets make shocking 19-point comeback over Clippers
With just over two minutes left in the third quarter it was looking good as the Clippers had a 19 point lead. But then the Rockets blasted off a run that left the Clippers torched, losing by 12 points.
Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers (L) is blocked by Josh Smith of the Houston Rockets during game six in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on May 13, 2015.  The Rockets won 119-107.         AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON        (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers (L) is blocked by Josh Smith of the Houston Rockets during game six in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on May 13, 2015. The Rockets won 119-107. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
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With just over two minutes left in the third quarter it was looking good as the Clippers had a 19 point lead. But then the Rockets blasted off a run that left the Clippers torched, losing by 12 points.

Last night in Staples Center, the Clippers were looking to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. With just over two minutes left in the third quarter it was looking good as the Clippers had a 19 point lead.

Then the Rockets blasted off a run that left the Clippers torched. After being up 19, the Clippers lost by 12 points. Andy Kamenetzky was there and he joined us to break down what happened.