Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
82
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 82 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets demolished the Clippers 106-82. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Clippers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.