Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 24 | 37 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Kings 116-97. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Kings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.