Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
80
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 80 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Clippers handled the Hornets 97-80. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; Clippers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.