Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 36 | 7 | 23 | 87 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings ran roughshod over the Hornets 120-87. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.