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Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 27 26 29 31 113
New Orleans HornetsHornets 23 27 27 34 111

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Kings squeaked past the Hornets 113-111. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.