Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 30 | 24 | 19 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Hornets 113-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.