Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 22 | 20 | 31 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 41 | 28 | 25 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Hornets 133-103. Lakers torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.