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Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
117
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 31 24 32 30 117
New Orleans HornetsHornets 33 26 24 33 116

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Kings squeaked past the Hornets 117-116. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.