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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 38 28 28 24 118
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 31 21 28 109

After Action Report

The Hornets outlasted the Lakers 118-109. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.