Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 20 | 24 | 32 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Lakers 112-101. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.