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Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 122 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Hornets 122-120. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.