Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
134
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 43 | 36 | 25 | 30 | 134 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Clippers buried the Hornets 134-111. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.