Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 17 | 32 | 24 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 45 | 36 | 137 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Hornets 137-104. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. 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.