Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Hornets 101-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.