Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
136
away
Sacramento KingsKings
135
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 31 | 26 | 34 | 15 | 136 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 20 | 38 | 29 | 34 | 14 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Kings 136-135 in overtime. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.