Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 16 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Clippers held off the Hornets 97-89. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Clippers; shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.