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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
84
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Chemistry Hot

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.