Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 39 | 35 | 26 | 27 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Kings 127-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.