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