Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 34 | 25 | 31 | 120 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Clippers 120-111. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.