Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 102 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Clippers handled the Hornets 120-102. Clippers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.