Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Sacramento KingsKings
116
away
Houston RocketsRockets
92
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 36 | 33 | 22 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Kings buried the Rockets 116-92. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.