Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
82
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 95 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 15 | 30 | 14 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Lakers 95-82. Hornets' starting five clicked while the Lakers looked disjointed. Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.