Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 21 | 32 | 25 | 22 | 100 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 28 | 35 | 19 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets upended the Clippers 105-100. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.