Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers downed the Hornets 120-103. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
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.