Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 32 | 36 | 27 | 130 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 27 | 36 | 31 | 132 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 132-130. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.