Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 39 | 38 | 26 | 30 | 133 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets demolished the Clippers 133-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.