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Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
137
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
132
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 34 38 37 137
Sacramento KingsKings 34 30 35 33 132

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Hornets squeaked past the Kings 137-132. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.