Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 122 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets held off the Lakers 129-122. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.