SuperSonics (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 27 | 33 | 22 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 109-106. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.