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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.