Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 118 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 21 | 31 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Kings 118-108. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.