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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
129
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 29 22 29 22 102
Sacramento KingsKings 27 31 31 40 129

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Kings demolished the Rockets 129-102. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.