Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 26 | 33 | 28 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 15 | 21 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets downed the Lakers 107-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.