Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 23 | 35 | 17 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Clippers rolled past the Hornets 102-81. Ugly basketball, but the Clippers did just enough. The Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.