Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 93 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Clippers handled the Hornets 108-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.