Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 35 | 28 | 24 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 122-119. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.