Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 33 | 36 | 30 | 119 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 36 | 22 | 36 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Hornets 130-119. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.