Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
away
Sacramento KingsKings
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 20 | 22 | 29 | 89 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Kings blew the doors off the Hornets 115-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.