Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 124 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 12 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Lakers 124-121 in overtime. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.