Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 36 | 18 | 23 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 19 | 24 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Hornets 102-97. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.