Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 88 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 24 | 21 | 33 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Hornets 107-88. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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 · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.