Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 20 | 33 | 27 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 23 | 16 | 32 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Lakers 116-95. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.