Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
139
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 12 | 10 | 139 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 12 | 8 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Clippers 139-137 in double overtime. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Clippers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.