Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
91
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 100 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 18 | 28 | 23 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Clippers 100-91. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.