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Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
113
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 35 23 19 19 96
Sacramento KingsKings 32 30 25 26 113

After Action Report

The Kings pulled away from the Hornets 113-96. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.