Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 34 | 29 | 27 | 119 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 26 | 35 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets held off the Clippers 119-110. Hornets torched the Clippers on the offensive end. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.