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Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 31 23 28 23 105
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 31 34 30 23 118

After Action Report

The Clippers handled the Hornets 118-105. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Clippers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.