Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 26 | 18 | 22 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 26 | 20 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Lakers 100-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.