Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 43 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 128 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 35 | 27 | 22 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Clippers 128-118. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately; the Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.