Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 24 | 27 | 33 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers took care of the Hornets 108-97. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · 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.