Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 113 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 32 | 17 | 37 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets snuck past the Clippers 113-109. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · 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.