Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 30 | 24 | 32 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Hornets 116-93. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
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.