Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 25 | 19 | 33 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets shocked the Lakers 103-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.