Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 35 | 34 | 20 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 28 | 34 | 27 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers edged the Hornets 127-118. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.