Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 20 | 23 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets upended the Lakers 112-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.