Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 36 | 24 | 32 | 118 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 29 | 31 | 19 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Hornets downed the Kings 118-104. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.