Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 21 | 29 | 26 | 106 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 30 | 23 | 37 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers fended off the Hornets 112-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.