Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 21 | 33 | 30 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 135 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets rolled past the Kings 135-111. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Hornets. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Kings · 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.