Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 25 | 34 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers survived the Hornets 118-113. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.