Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 28 | 33 | 20 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Hornets 111-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.