Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 28 | 37 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Hornets 120-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.