Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 34 | 18 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Kings 109-105. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Kings' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.