Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 117 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 22 | 20 | 38 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Kings 117-105. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.