Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 111 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Clippers 111-110. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.