Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Lakers 108-97. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.