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nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
94
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 16 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 94 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 21 | 33 | 22 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Clippers knocked off the Hornets 94-92. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
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.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.