Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Sacramento KingsKings
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 104 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Kings stunned the Hornets 109-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.