Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 25 | 41 | 25 | 124 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 28 | 26 | 34 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 124-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.