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Boxscores
Kings 94
Hornets 74
Starting Lineup
Kings



PF -
Shareef Abdur-Rahim
SF -
Peja Stojakovic
C -
Brad Miller
SG -
Bonzi Wells
PG -
Mike Bibby
Hornets




PF -
David West
SF -
Bostjan Nachbar
C -
P.J Brown
SG -
J.R Smith
PG -
Chris Paul
Hornets No Match For The Kings
The Kings who lost their first game of the season to the Rockets made sure they wouldnt give this one, winning it huge 94-74. The Hornets played their first game at the new arena in Oklahoma. "Their is a huge fan base in Oklahoma, even more then I expected," said 2nd year player J.R Smith. "Its great to have the fans behind you whether we lose or win a game," says veteran center P.J Brown. The Hornets were able to keep the game close going into halftime and throughout the 3rd quarter, but it was the Kings in the 4th quarter who outscored the Hornets 24 -12. Bonzi Wells had a huge game with 21 points and said, "It was a great win and a great feeling winning my first game with the Kings." New forward Shareef also had a solid game with 18 points going 10-10 from the free throw line. Meanwhile Hornets center P.J Brown worked him self a huge game scoring 18 points leading all scorers in his team. Rick Adelman enjoyed the win but said "We can't look to just relax during the next game because we won this, we have to come out with the same energy and desire to play the next game." The Phoenix Suns host the Kings on Sunday night.