Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
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Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
122
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 97 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Clippers rolled past the Hornets 122-97. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.