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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
124
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 23 | 30 | 34 | 124 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 40 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Lakers 131-124. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.