Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 93 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 32 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Hornets 112-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.