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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
71
away
Chemistry Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 17 22 16 16 71
New Orleans HornetsHornets 26 34 22 37 119

After Action Report

The Hornets buried the Clippers 119-71. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; fresh off a statement win, the Clippers stayed locked in. The Clippers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Clippers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.