Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 36 | 24 | 27 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 25 | 33 | 18 | 95 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Clippers rolled past the Hornets 116-95. The breakneck pace played right into Clippers' hands. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.