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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 30 28 29 114
Los Angeles LakersLakers 33 23 29 35 120

After Action Report

The Lakers edged the Hornets 120-114. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.