Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 32 | 39 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Kings 132-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.