Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 16 | 19 | 40 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 28 | 20 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Kings squeaked past the Hornets 105-100. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.