Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 20 | 21 | 29 | 18 | 88 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 15 | 37 | 19 | 30 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Kings 101-88. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.