Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Sacramento KingsKings
127
away
Houston RocketsRockets
138
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 34 | 33 | 37 | 127 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 36 | 31 | 35 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets took care of the Kings 138-127. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.