Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 89 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Clippers 97-89. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.