Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 25 | 32 | 37 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 30 | 31 | 37 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Hornets 130-122. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.