Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 26 | 28 | 34 | 109 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 22 | 32 | 37 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers edged the Hornets 116-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Clippers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Clippers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.