Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
89
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Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 89 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets handled the Kings 100-89. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.