Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 15 | 35 | 25 | 36 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 37 | 34 | 29 | 135 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Lakers 135-111. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.