Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
81
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 27 | 23 | 8 | 81 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 29 | 19 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets pulled away from the Kings 96-81. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.