Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Lakers took care of the Hornets 113-100. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.