Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 36 | 28 | 25 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Hornets 118-110. Lakers' offense had its way with the Hornets. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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.