Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets handled the Clippers 113-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.