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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
121
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 25 37 36 23 121
New Orleans HornetsHornets 23 42 30 19 114

After Action Report

The Kings edged the Hornets 121-114. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

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.