Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 35 | 35 | 21 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Lakers 118-100. Hornets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.