Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 27 | 36 | 22 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Lakers 118-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets steamroller is in full effect right now; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.