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Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 24 31 17 25 97
New Orleans HornetsHornets 22 37 23 31 113

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets handled the Kings 113-97. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · 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.