Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets pulled away from the Lakers 117-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.