Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 119 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets demolished the Clippers 119-98. Hornets' offense had its way with the Clippers. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.