Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 34 | 18 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Lakers 110-106. Hornets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.