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Fri Oct 15, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Sacramento KingsKings
102
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 26 26 29 21 102
Houston RocketsRockets 25 27 28 25 105

After Action Report

The Rockets survived the Kings 105-102. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.