Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
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Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 26 | 31 | 18 | 93 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Clippers demolished the Hornets 117-93. Clippers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.