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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
91
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 23 17 23 28 91
New Orleans HornetsHornets 24 30 29 28 111

After Action Report

The Hornets rolled past the Kings 111-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.