Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Hornets 109-104. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.