Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Sacramento KingsKings
90
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 102 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Kings 102-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.