Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 85 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 33 | 25 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Hornets 109-85. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.