Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 46 | 21 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets shocked the Lakers 123-120. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.