Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 123 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Kings 123-99. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.