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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
91
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Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
80
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 26 23 18 24 91
New Orleans HornetsHornets 22 19 16 23 80

After Action Report

The Clippers outlasted the Hornets 91-80. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Clippers; the Clippers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.