Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 103 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 34 | 32 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Lakers 115-103. Hornets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.