Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 42 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 127 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets demolished the Clippers 127-98. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Clippers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.