Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 33 | 27 | 27 | 119 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings outlasted the Hornets 128-119. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Kings · 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.