Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 27 | 21 | 32 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 18 | 35 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Clippers fended off the Hornets 111-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.