Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 29 | 35 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 23 | 33 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Lakers took care of the Hornets 120-109. Lakers' offense had its way with the Hornets. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.