Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 7
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Lakers snuck past the Hornets 118-114. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; 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.