Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 31 | 24 | 19 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers snuck past the Hornets 99-95. Lakers' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.