Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 27 | 36 | 24 | 25 | 112 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 40 | 15 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Warriors edged the Kings 112-105. Warriors' scorers couldn't be contained. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings are in a full-on tailspin. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.