Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 32 | 18 | 22 | 96 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Hornets 96-94. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.