Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 27 | 34 | 25 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 25 | 21 | 36 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Hornets 114-109. Every possession went the Kings way. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.