Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers handled the Hornets 120-102. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.