Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 38 | 26 | 33 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Hornets edged the Lakers 122-113. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.