Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 29 | 18 | 24 | 99 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 19 | 31 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Clippers 99-96. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.