Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
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Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 110 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Clippers held off the Hornets 110-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Clippers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.