Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 106 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 35 | 26 | 32 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers handled the Hornets 116-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Clippers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.