Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 30 | 23 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers handled the Hornets 120-104. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.