Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 36 | 33 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Hornets 118-111. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.