Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 95 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 28 | 22 | 19 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Lakers 101-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.