Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 21 | 34 | 16 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Hornets 93-89. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.