Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Hornets 108-106. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.