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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
124
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 30 31 35 28 124
New Orleans HornetsHornets 33 30 20 29 112

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Kings outlasted the Hornets 124-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.