Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 22 | 26 | 31 | 103 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 33 | 27 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Kings snuck past the Hornets 108-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.