Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 108 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 28 | 39 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Lakers 112-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.