Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 86 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Hornets 99-86. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.