Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 38 | 10 | 29 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 21 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Hornets 109-108. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.