Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 25 | 15 | 24 | 88 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 27 | 35 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Hornets 121-88. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.