Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 30 | 17 | 27 | 104 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Clippers 104-98. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.