Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 23 | 33 | 32 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets held off the Lakers 126-120. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.