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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
132
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
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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.