Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets pulled away from the Lakers 120-106. Hornets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
