Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets snuck past the Lakers 108-106. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.