Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 33 | 27 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 35 | 24 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Lakers 119-117. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.