Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 132 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 31 | 33 | 20 | 108 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Lakers buried the Hornets 132-108. Lakers' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.