Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets outlasted the Kings 116-104. Hornets torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Kings lately. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.