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Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
130
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 31 32 31 26 2 122
Sacramento KingsKings 16 31 36 37 10 130

After Action Report

The Kings fended off the Hornets 130-122 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.