Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 25 | 36 | 26 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 17 | 29 | 36 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Lakers 120-113. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.