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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Los Angeles LakersLakers
82
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Lakers 113-82. Hornets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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.