Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets handled the Lakers 114-99. Hornets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.