Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 111 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Clippers 111-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.