Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 86 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 20 | 34 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets buried the Lakers 108-86. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Hornets. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.
