Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 20 | 21 | 29 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Hornets 107-101. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.