Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 14 | 34 | 29 | 24 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 35 | 37 | 13 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers handled the Hornets 118-101. Lakers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.