Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 34 | 26 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers blew the doors off the Hornets 116-89. Lakers' offense had its way with the Hornets. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.