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Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
138
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
128
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 30 41 35 32 138
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 27 43 30 28 128

After Action Report

The Hornets outlasted the Clippers 138-128. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.