Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 109 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers squeaked past the Hornets 114-109. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.