Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 27 | 34 | 18 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Lakers 104-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.