Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 31 | 35 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers survived the Hornets 120-116. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.