Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 17 | 25 | 17 | 93 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 39 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Clippers demolished the Hornets 118-93. The Clippers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.