Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 27 | 31 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Lakers 113-104. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.