Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 26 | 37 | 32 | 128 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 31 | 28 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Kings held off the Hornets 128-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.