Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 28 | 35 | 21 | 119 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 24 | 44 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Hornets snuck past the Kings 119-115. Hornets torched the Kings on the offensive end. Shots just aren't falling for the Kings lately; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.