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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
121
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 30 27 23 31 10 121
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 25 30 28 16 127

After Action Report

The Hornets fended off the Clippers 127-121 in overtime. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets steamroller is in full effect right now; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.