Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 17 | 36 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Lakers 102-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.