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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
108
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 35 18 31 33 117
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 25 27 24 32 108

After Action Report

The Hornets edged the Clippers 117-108. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.