Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 25 | 36 | 26 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 35 | 26 | 24 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 119-114. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.