Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 31 | 20 | 28 | 102 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Kings 102-91. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.