Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 32 | 26 | 18 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Hornets 114-105. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.