Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
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Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 86 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 28 | 20 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Hornets 99-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Clippers stayed locked in. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.