Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
103
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 23 | 31 | 15 | 96 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 22 | 19 | 33 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Clippers held off the Hornets 103-96. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Clippers. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.