Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 36 | 20 | 38 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 45 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Hornets 115-113. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.