Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
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Sacramento KingsKings
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 121 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 36 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Kings outlasted the Hornets 129-121. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.