Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 127 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 22 | 33 | 22 | 108 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Lakers took care of the Hornets 127-108. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.