Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
79
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Hornets blew the doors off the Lakers 100-79. Hornets' starting five clicked while the Lakers looked disjointed. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.