Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 33 | 19 | 27 | 110 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 26 | 43 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Clippers squeaked past the Hornets 112-110. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.