Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
104
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 24 | 33 | 18 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Clippers 113-104. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.