Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 14 | 31 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Lakers 115-97. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. 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.