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