Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 10 | 129 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 38 | 29 | 12 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Hornets 131-129 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.