Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 29 | 36 | 26 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets pulled away from the Lakers 125-114. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.