Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 24 | 32 | 29 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 17 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Lakers 107-103. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.