Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 15 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Clippers snuck past the Hornets 118-117 in overtime. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.