Clippers vs Hornets
Mon, Jan 12
Final
Clippers
Clippers
(15 - 23)
117
-
109
Hornets
Hornets
(14 - 25)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | 24 | 21 | 41 | 31 | 117 |
| Hornets | 26 | 17 | 41 | 25 | 109 |
Venue: Intuit Dome
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kawhi Leonard
LAC | #2 | F
35
5
3
Moussa Diabaté
CHA | #14 | F
13
15
4
Smart Game Analysis
Los Angeles Clippers has a 66% chance of winning the game
The Clippers rely on the elite scoring of Kawhi Leonard and James Harden to overcome a significant rebounding disadvantage against a surging Hornets team.
Key Analysis
- • Starting center Ivica Zubac is out with an ankle injury, leaving the Clippers vulnerable in the paint and on the glass.
- • Kawhi Leonard and James Harden provide a decisive experience and scoring advantage over Charlotte's younger roster.
- • The Clippers rank 29th in the league in rebounding, a major weakness against a Hornets team that sits 8th in total boards.
- • Charlotte enters the game with strong momentum after winning three consecutive road games, including a historic 150-point blowout of the Jazz.
- • The Hornets possess an elite perimeter offense, ranking 3rd in the NBA with 15.4 made three-pointers per game.
- • Charlotte must dominate the offensive glass to exploit the Clippers' lack of size and secure an upset victory.
