Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 36 | 18 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers outlasted the Hornets 102-95. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.