Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Hornets 117-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.