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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
134
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Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
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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.