Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 20 | 26 | 35 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 39 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Hornets 136-109. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.