Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 38 | 15 | 26 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 15 | 25 | 21 | 29 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Lakers 96-90. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.