Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 34 | 24 | 32 | 31 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 36 | 39 | 24 | 129 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets fended off the Kings 129-121. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.