Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 26 | 37 | 37 | 124 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Hornets 125-124. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.