Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 94 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Hornets 101-94. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.