Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 23 | 31 | 22 | 109 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Hornets 113-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Kings · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · 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.