Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Hornets 111-109. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.