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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
150
away
Chemistry Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
153
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 44 35 41 30 150
New Orleans HornetsHornets 37 37 40 39 153

After Action Report

The Hornets squeaked past the Clippers 153-150. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.