Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
91
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 111 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 25 | 16 | 24 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Clippers 111-91. Hornets torched the Clippers on the offensive end. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Clippers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.