Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 37 | 25 | 27 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 32 | 25 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets fended off the Kings 121-112. Hornets torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.