Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
122
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 28 | 30 | 37 | 122 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Clippers edged the Hornets 122-114. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.