Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
81
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 81 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Kings rolled past the Hornets 109-81. The better team simply showed up tonight. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Hornets · 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.