Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets held off the Kings 111-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.