Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 36 | 29 | 23 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Hornets knocked off the Lakers 122-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.