Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 112 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 26 | 31 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Clippers 112-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.