Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 110 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 33 | 26 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Hornets 110-109. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.