Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 23 | 37 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Hornets 119-106. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. 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.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.