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