Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 30 | 21 | 23 | 105 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Clippers 105-100. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.