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.