Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 123 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Hornets 123-119. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.