Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 27 | 33 | 35 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets edged the Lakers 118-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.