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Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 33 | 23 | 39 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Lakers squeaked past the Hornets 120-115. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.