Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 32 | 29 | 23 | 107 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Lakers outlasted the Hornets 107-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.