Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 10 | 34 | 22 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 34 | 30 | 42 | 139 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers demolished the Hornets 139-97. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.