Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 50 | 23 | 15 | 122 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 24 | 31 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Hornets 122-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.