Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
85
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 24 | 25 | 33 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Kings blew the doors off the Hornets 109-85. Kings torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.