Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 37 | 21 | 31 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Hornets 125-112. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.