Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 35 | 35 | 28 | 132 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 44 | 26 | 23 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets fended off the Lakers 132-123. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.