Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 30 | 30 | 14 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Lakers held off the Hornets 102-96. Lakers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.