Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 31 | 24 | 39 | 121 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 42 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Clippers 121-113. Lineup balance gave the Hornets a clear synergy edge. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.