Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
134
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 34 | 42 | 27 | 134 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets rolled past the Lakers 134-111. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.