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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
107
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 32 24 22 29 107
New Orleans HornetsHornets 25 32 26 22 105

After Action Report

The Clippers survived the Hornets 107-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.