Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
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Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
108
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 99 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Clippers held off the Hornets 108-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.