Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Hornets 120-106. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.