Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
140
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
136
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 39 | 33 | 33 | 140 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 45 | 39 | 27 | 136 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets survived the Kings 140-136. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.