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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
119
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 36 28 28 27 119
New Orleans HornetsHornets 7 23 36 31 97

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Kings demolished the Hornets 119-97. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.