Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
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Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
106
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 39 | 31 | 28 | 123 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 32 | 22 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Kings 123-106. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · 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.