Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
95
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 20 | 28 | 23 | 95 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 20 | 24 | 32 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Clippers 104-95. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.