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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 32 | 23 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Lakers 123-114. Hornets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.