Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 24 | 32 | 31 | 109 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 11 | 33 | 24 | 20 | 88 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets buried the Clippers 109-88. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.