Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 123 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Clippers blew the doors off the Hornets 123-98. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.