Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
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Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Lakers 114-102. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.