Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 22 | 39 | 31 | 129 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 23 | 22 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers demolished the Hornets 129-109. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.