Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 104 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Clippers 104-90. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Clippers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.