Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 11 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 23 | 30 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hornets knocked off the Lakers 103-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.