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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 22 30 28 27 107
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 25 23 26 99

After Action Report

The Hornets edged the Lakers 107-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.