Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 20 | 31 | 31 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Hornets 118-100. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.