Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 23 | 34 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Hornets 109-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.