Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 24 | 36 | 27 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 34 | 21 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Lakers 115-108. Hornets' offense had its way with the Lakers. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.