Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Clippers 108-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.