Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Clippers outlasted the Hornets 118-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Clippers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.