Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 20 | 32 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Hornets 106-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.