Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 38 | 27 | 23 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 38 | 23 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Kings squeaked past the Hornets 116-111. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.