Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 19 | 29 | 32 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 25 | 33 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Hornets 113-104. Lakers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.