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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
125
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Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 28 33 27 37 125
New Orleans HornetsHornets 20 32 27 26 105

After Action Report

The Clippers ran roughshod over the Hornets 125-105. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; Clippers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • 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.