Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 116 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Clippers 116-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.