Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 33 | 26 | 19 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Lakers 112-102. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.