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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
103
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Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 24 28 25 26 103
New Orleans HornetsHornets 26 26 23 30 105

After Action Report

The Hornets squeaked past the Clippers 105-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.