Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
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Chemistry
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
143
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 38 | 40 | 34 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Hornets blew the doors off the Kings 143-97. Hornets torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.