Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 25 | 21 | 32 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Hornets 119-101. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.