Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 29 | 31 | 39 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets shocked the Lakers 127-122. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.