Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Lakers 98-97. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.