Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 38 | 33 | 34 | 128 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 32 | 36 | 14 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Lakers 128-109. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.