Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers pulled away from the Hornets 120-102. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.