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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
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Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 24 29 31 29 113
New Orleans HornetsHornets 34 27 26 24 111

After Action Report

The Clippers snuck past the Hornets 113-111. Clippers' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.