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Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 33 31 29 29 122
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 27 25 29 30 111

After Action Report

The Hornets pulled away from the Clippers 122-111. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.