Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 113 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 27 | 35 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Clippers 113-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.