Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 17 | 29 | 30 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Hornets 135-105. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.