Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 34 | 21 | 26 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Hornets 111-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.