Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 102 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Clippers handled the Hornets 116-102. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Shots just aren't falling for the Clippers lately; the Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.