After a huge win over the Golden State Warriors, and a career night for Dwight Howard; the Charlotte Hornets look to continue this intensity and get a second straight road win. In recent weeks, the Hornets have had poor bench play, and almost no defensive intensity at all. That all changed when they came out motivated to take on the defending champs after losing the first matchup at the Spectrum Center last November. The Hornets defense proved to have improved, by only allowing the Warriors to make eight three-pointers. The Hornets must continue this style of defense against a strong Clippers team.