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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 26 27 36 20 109
New Orleans HornetsHornets 19 30 27 26 102

After Action Report

The Kings held off the Hornets 109-102. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings couldn't shake the cold spell; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 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.