Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 33 | 24 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets handled the Lakers 120-102. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.