Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings edged the Hornets 115-109. Kings torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.