Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
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Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
79
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Lakers 89-79. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.