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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
133
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
129
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 39 39 31 24 133
Sacramento KingsKings 38 40 22 29 129

After Action Report

The Rockets survived the Kings 133-129. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.