Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
72
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 34 | 31 | 27 | 122 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 72 |
After Action Report
The Lakers stunned the Hornets 122-72. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.