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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 30 25 23 105
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 32 32 29 27 120

After Action Report

The Clippers downed the Hornets 120-105. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.