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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
97
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 27 28 31 41 127
Sacramento KingsKings 24 22 25 26 97

After Action Report

The Rockets demolished the Kings 127-97. Rockets torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.