Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
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Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 37 | 27 | 36 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers blew the doors off the Hornets 128-100. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.