Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 123 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 22 | 35 | 44 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Clippers survived the Hornets 123-118. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.