Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 115-111. Hornets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.