Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 124 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Lakers 124-114. Hornets torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.