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.