Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 129 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 22 | 23 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets handled the Clippers 129-111. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.