Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Lakers 123-102. Hornets' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.