Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
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Sacramento KingsKings
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 87 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 37 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings ran roughshod over the Rockets 121-87. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Garbage time started early.
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.