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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 32 30 22 29 113
New Orleans HornetsHornets 23 26 28 32 109

After Action Report

The Kings snuck past the Hornets 113-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.