Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
105
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Chemistry
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets handled the Kings 123-105. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.