Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 37 | 37 | 20 | 32 | 126 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 131 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets snuck past the Kings 131-126. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.