Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 109 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 25 | 34 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Clippers held off the Hornets 116-109. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.