Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
93
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 26 | 22 | 39 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Hornets knocked off the Clippers 116-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.