Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 108 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Clippers squeaked past the Hornets 112-108. Clippers' scorers couldn't be contained. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.