Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Hornets 112-111. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.