Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 16 | 25 | 17 | 28 | 86 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 26 | 29 | 20 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Clippers 112-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Clippers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.