Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 96 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Clippers knocked off the Hornets 105-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.