Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 27 | 31 | 20 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Lakers 109-87. Hornets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.