Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Lakers 116-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.