Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
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Chemistry
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
84
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Kings rolled past the Hornets 109-84. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Kings; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.