Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 20 | 26 | 16 | 25 | 87 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Clippers 89-87. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Clippers. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.