Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 21 | 27 | 17 | 91 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Lakers 98-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.