Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 19 | 18 | 30 | 92 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 28 | 21 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 96-92. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.