Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 21 | 26 | 35 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 24 | 21 | 35 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Lakers 101-96. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.