Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 32 | 22 | 27 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 101-99. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.