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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 28 34 28 117
Los Angeles LakersLakers 20 32 20 34 106

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Hornets outlasted the Lakers 117-106. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.