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Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
105
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 38 29 25 13 105
New Orleans HornetsHornets 29 30 25 29 113

After Action Report

The Hornets outlasted the Kings 113-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell; Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.