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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
90
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 25 | 19 | 30 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 23 | 37 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers rolled past the Hornets 118-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.