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.