Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Hornets 117-116. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.