Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 22 | 31 | 27 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Hornets 113-107. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.