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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
93
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 28 22 20 23 93
Houston RocketsRockets 31 27 30 33 121

After Action Report

The Rockets ran roughshod over the Kings 121-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.