Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
78
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Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 78 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 27 | 20 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Kings 109-78. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.