Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 96 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 100-96. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.