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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 26 31 30 30 117
Los Angeles LakersLakers 23 23 28 19 93

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Lakers 117-93. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.