Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 106 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 33 | 37 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings outlasted the Hornets 119-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.