Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 22 | 29 | 24 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 32 | 19 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Hornets 106-102. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.