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Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
126
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 28 36 35 27 126
New Orleans HornetsHornets 33 24 30 38 125

After Action Report

The Kings snuck past the Hornets 126-125. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.