Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 27 | 15 | 25 | 105 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 35 | 23 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Hornets 118-105. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.