Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
134
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 22 | 33 | 27 | 15 | 134 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 23 | 28 | 38 | 8 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Lakers 134-127 in overtime. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.