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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 29 40 28 124
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 31 33 30 119

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Hornets snuck past the Lakers 124-119. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.