Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
117
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Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 37 | 34 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets fended off the Kings 126-117. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.