Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Hornets 106-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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.