Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 96 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 25 | 26 | 17 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Clippers 96-90. The Clippers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Whispers of a Clippers locker-room rift aren't helping. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.