Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 7 | 111 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 20 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 5 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Kings 111-109 in overtime. Hornets torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.