Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 31 | 21 | 30 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 116-111. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.