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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 23 35 26 33 117
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 30 23 24 28 105

After Action Report

The Hornets pulled away from the Clippers 117-105. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.