Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 29 | 16 | 25 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 30 | 20 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Kings 112-101. Hornets torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.