Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
111
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Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets snuck past the Kings 113-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.