Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Sacramento KingsKings
126
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 33 | 25 | 37 | 126 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 30 | 30 | 38 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Kings held off the Hornets 126-117. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.