Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 26 | 38 | 38 | 124 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Kings 124-102. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Kings · 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.