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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 33 30 32 35 130
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 31 25 27 115

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Hornets outlasted the Lakers 130-115. Hornets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Lakers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.