Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 25 | 16 | 28 | 88 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Hornets 97-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.