Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 25 | 25 | 37 | 118 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 29 | 34 | 21 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Clippers 118-115. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.