Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Kings 110-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.