Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Clippers took care of the Hornets 102-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; Hornets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.