Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
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Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 19 | 30 | 24 | 106 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 18 | 26 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Kings 106-96. Hornets' offense had its way with the Kings. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.