Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Hornets 118-102. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. 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.
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.