Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 102 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings edged the Hornets 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Kings bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.