Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Kings 130-106. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.