Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
119
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Chemistry
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 37 | 28 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Kings survived the Hornets 119-114. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.