Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 16 | 20 | 42 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 31 | 19 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Lakers 100-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.