Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 25 | 37 | 19 | 109 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Hornets held off the Kings 109-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.