Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 106 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 16 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 81 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets demolished the Clippers 106-81. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · 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.