Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Lakers 109-93. Hornets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.