Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 25 | 15 | 25 | 100 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 20 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Clippers 100-92. Lineup balance gave the Hornets a clear synergy edge. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.