Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 23 | 21 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets downed the Lakers 122-103. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.