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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
121
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 19 29 34 32 114
Houston RocketsRockets 23 32 34 32 121

After Action Report

The Rockets edged the Kings 121-114. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.