Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 17 | 29 | 24 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Clippers 117-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.