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Sat Nov 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 21 28 26 26 101
Houston RocketsRockets 25 30 25 25 105

After Action Report

The Rockets squeaked past the Kings 105-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.