Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 28 | 27 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Clippers 120-116. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.