Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 98 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers fended off the Hornets 106-98. Every possession went the Clippers way. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Clippers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.