Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 20 | 26 | 24 | 31 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Hornets 101-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings sent shots into the fifth row all night; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.