Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 86 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets demolished the Lakers 114-86. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.