Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Lakers 114-103. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.