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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 17 | 22 | 43 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets snuck past the Lakers 105-101. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.