Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 22 | 25 | 34 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 37 | 31 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Hornets 127-119. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.