Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 40 | 32 | 25 | 34 | 131 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 34 | 18 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Hornets 131-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.