Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 24 | 20 | 30 | 103 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 33 | 25 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Hornets 118-103. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.