Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
143
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 38 | 36 | 32 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Clippers 143-117. Hornets torched the Clippers on the offensive end. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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 · 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.