Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
135
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 42 | 36 | 28 | 22 | 128 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 39 | 26 | 32 | 38 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Kings fended off the Hornets 135-128. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.