Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 32 | 21 | 20 | 102 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Kings buried the Hornets 122-102. 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. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.