Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 40 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers took care of the Hornets 111-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.