Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 25 | 33 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets outlasted the Kings 103-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Kings' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.