Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 24 | 14 | 28 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 19 | 29 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Lakers 101-92. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.