Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
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Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Lakers 122-105. Hornets' offense had its way with the Lakers. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.