Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 35 | 27 | 23 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Lakers 118-113. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.