Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets downed the Lakers 125-115. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.