Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Hornets 104-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.