Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Sacramento KingsKings
113
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Houston RocketsRockets
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Kings 115-113. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. 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. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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.