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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
120
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 28 | 29 | 36 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Clippers fended off the Hornets 120-111. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.