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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 26 22 23 29 100
Los Angeles LakersLakers 27 30 25 17 99

After Action Report

The Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 100-99. Hornets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.