Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 104 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 27 | 18 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Clippers 104-101. Hornets' offense had its way with the Clippers. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.